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Lavazza Australia launched Prontissimo! – the company’s first premium Italian style instant coffee range – in major Australian supermarket retailers earlier this month with a beautiful breakfast...

Last week, Land Rover Polo in the City kicked off the start of the summer season in style in Sydney, with the introduction of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. The world’s first premium compact...

Paris to Provence celebrates its eighth year of  je ne sais quoi of French culture this weekend. From the moment you pass the historic wrought iron gates of National Trust property, Como House and Garden, you...

LADUREE OPENS ITS FIRST MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE Ladurée has officially opened the brand’s first Melbourne luxury Parisian tea room in Chadstone’s new redevelopment. Founded in Paris...

With outward distractions and increasing reliance on technology in our daily lives, now more than ever it's important to learn to switch off and get back to basics. The philosophy of mindfulness is one held...

On Wednesday night, 2016 MINI Australia celebrated the six BRIGHT RAYS finalists and announced the winner of the BRIGHT RAYS campaign in a decadent affair at Melbourne’s Kensington Collective. The...

Last night, Horst von Sanden, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific welcomed Mercedes-Benz customers and VIP’s to the first preview of the highly anticipated exhibition, David Hockney :...

  Wisdom, resilience and social change are the guiding themes of THINK WEST, a new festival created for and inspired by Melbourne’s diverse West, running for the first time in...

Melbourne’s highly competitive restaurant landscape will see MoVida (Frank Camorra), Pei Modern (Mark Best), Lee Ho Fook (Victor Liong), Thirty Eight Chairs (Mirco Speri), Tokyo Tina and Saigon Sally...

Tiffiny Hall, Australian TV personality, expert trainer and Sixth Dan Black Belt Master Instructor is gearing up to launch TIFFXO; a highly anticipated monthly online program consisting of a variety of...

MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET This curated event presents intelligent design by 50 of the best and brightest designers, handpicked for the one-day showcase. Now into its second decade, Melbourne...

QT Melbourne has created its very own late night hotspot with the launch of Hot Sauce Laneway Bar. The menu is quirky and mixes both Korean and Japanese street food flavours that delivers a powerful punch to...

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks a week long carnival of racing, fashion, food and fun! The Birdcage at Flemington is home to a number of marquees...

The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off things this Saturday with Derby Day. During the Spring Carnival, the action isn't limited to carparks and marquees, but will be found in the new entertainment and fashion...

Chan’s Yum Cha at Home - Swap your takeout for dumplings in Bao down to the mighty dumpling with Chan’s Yum Cha at Home launching three new delicious varieties that make it easy to serve up a little piece...

Clothing and lifestyle brand, We Are All, recently launched their debut collection. The brand’s first collection is all about the kids with a lifestyle range being presented for boys and girls from 2 to 12...

AMARO MONTENEGRO HOSTING A EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY   Italy's favourite liqueur, Amaro Montenegro is hosting an exclusive cocktail party at Fitzroy’s newly reopened Rochester Hotel on Sunday...

The highly anticipated QT Melbourne opened its doors to host a mix of Australia’s industry movers and shakers, who experienced a launch event like no other seen in Melbourne before. Located in the heart...

MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS BRINGS THE BAY TO THE TABLE Enjoying one of the most breathtaking views of any restaurant in Melbourne, the Middle Brighton Baths has relaunched after an interior refresh of its...

The Lavazza Italian Film Festival driven by Fiat offers 30 exquisite films from, by and about Italy. From the Opening Night film PERFECT STRANGERS (Perfetti sconosciuti), to the closing night digitally...

Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited to ‘Sparkle in Spring’ at this year’s Yellowglen Terrace, with its latest makeover for the...

Disney has teamed up with world-renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, to celebrate life’s special and everyday moments Disney is collaborating with world-renowned Australian illustrator, Megan Hess, to...

Time to devour & indulge at Melbourne’s newest design hotel, the QT Melbourne. The hotly anticipated launch of the designer hotel QT Melbourne brings four vibrant additions to the city’s famed...

The humble cheeseburger has come a long way in Australia and we're celebrating National Cheeseburger day this Sunday 18 September at some of our favourite places across Melbourne. Huxtaburger fans...

Female drivers may hold the key to reducing road fatalities, according to experts behind the upcoming safety initiative, Tread Safely Week, running this September 5-11. In its second year, the national road...

Seven years after bringing organic cotton tampons and pads to Australian women with her  forward thinking company, TOM Organic, and inspired by the mother of invention - necessity - when she herself...

GASTRONOMIC GREATS AT CIRCA, THE PRINCE For one night only, this September, Melbourne’s upper epicurean echelon will prepare a feast to celebrate Laurent Rospars’ 30-year Australian anniversary,...

Yes Father's Day is this Sunday and if you haven't picked up a gift don't stress. We've picked our Top 10 gifts for Dad to help you find the perfect gift for the perfect dad!   Wynns Coonawarra new...

The David Jones Flower Show returns for the 31st year to celebrate the arrival of Spring. On Thursday, 1st September the Ground Floor and iconic windows of the Elizabeth and Market Street Stores will be...

SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA St Kilda’s historic ‘Mirka’s at Tolarno Hotel’, once the site of one of Melbourne’s most famous gallery/café by artist Mirka Mora, will be given new...

Think high tea and dainty chicken sandwiches, pretty petit fours and exquisite tea served in fancy china come to mind. At Runya’s Room in St Collins Lane, high tea has all those things – but with an exotic...

Universal Practice opens, a clinical Pilates and Yoga studio by health professionals. Founded by Sammy Wilson, a physiotherapist who's dedicated towards the development of products like...

Sipping on a cocktail whilst reclining in a cushioned deckchair at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is the ideal way to escape from your drab office cubicle. Envisage yourself surrounded by lush gardens and...

As someone who leads a super busy life, the last thing you want to do after a long day at work is spend a long time in the kitchen making dinner. It could be that you are just too tired, can't decide what to...

If Italy’s passion, style and design excellence could be encapsulated in a drink, that drink would be Campari. Created by Maître Liquoriste , Gaspare Campari, the inimitable Campari recipe has...

From international runways to contemporary interiors and everything in between, Kmart Australia has referenced globally dominating trends in a bold approach to colour and print for its new August Inspired...

High-end luxury homewares that are as fashionable as her clients wardrobes, Neue Blvd is an e-boutique that offers timeless, exclusive pieces sourced from Australia and afar. From personalised monogram...

When it comes to lavish accommodation in Australia, the Palazzo Versace in Gold Coast is true to its reputation and immerses guests into a world of indulgent and unforgettable experiences. Comprising of three...

HEINEKEN CITY SHAPER'S FESTIVAL The Heineken City Shaper's Festival is a new exciting event which will be held in Melbourne on 4 August. Heineken fans can win their way into the festival for a worldly...

If you haven't Tully Humphrey, the young entrepreneur might be someone you have seen on Instagram or you might have seen her activewear on people on the street. Tully (27) has already achieved so much and she...

 Earlier this week we shared our special interview with Reynold Poernomo who shared his work with T2 to develop tea infused desserts. Today we're sharing the recipes for the two special tea infused desserts...

T2 has teamed up with ‘dessert king’ at KOI in Sydney and former MasterChef star Reynold Poernomo to create tea infused desserts. Reynold has created two very unique, tea-infused winter dessert...

FOOD AND WINE MAGIC ON LIZARD ISLAND WITH SHANE DELIA Lizard Island has announced its second Food and Wine Event with celebrated chef Shane Delia, island Executive Chef Mark Jensen and wines by Penfolds...

It’s time to dust off the sneakers and amp up the training regime with Run Melbourne 2016, one of the city’s most iconic winter sporting events, charging through and around the city this weekend. With...

Berwick plates up the best of CBD dining at MPD Steak Kitchen. The serious steak restaurant and bar has opened on the corner of Greaves and Clyde Roads in Berwick, Victoria, led by former Vue Group...

Chill out – the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market flies into town so grab your beanie, mittens and coat and get ready to embrace the magic of winter when Madame Brussels Lane transforms into...

From the outside, L'Hotel Gitan looks like your average local pub. Walk inside and you'll find that the spirit of the heritage art deco building is still there but this place isn't just your average watering...

Open House Melbourne is on again this year, opening doors to over 140 buildings across Melbourne on the 30 and 31st July. In a first for the annual event, Open House’s footprint extends beyond the...

Renowned French chef and restaurateur Philippe Mouchel returns to the Melbourne culinary scene with his new restaurant Philippe, just off the Paris end of Collins Street. With a passionate clientele...

  Fitbit for good launches this week raising money to help reduce the risk of heart disease in Australia. Anyone with a Fitbit account in Australia can donate their steps towards a collective 2...

Ever loved a cocktail so much you wanted to inhale it? Well, now you can – as Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar launches its new theatrical cocktail menu encouraging quirky thinking when it comes to alcoholic...

THE UGLY DUCKLING WINE & CHEESE NIGHT The Ugly Duckling is bringing together the best in local produce and winemaking talent for a three-part ‘Local Series’. The first event in this series...

Buddha-Bar Hotel brings the ultimate touch of luxury to Prague with its 5-star hotel and bar, conveniently located in the heart of the city’s old town. Welcoming locals and visitors alike, the hotel aim is...

High intensity spin classes, electric yin, deep house yoga and pressed juices served in martini glasses – Wellness Clubbing is the latest fitness trend to hit Melbourne and it is popping-up exclusively...

 Glasshouse Fragrances have launched their beautiful new scents for this season bringing a scent of seduction. “There is a touch of cool in the air, and lush green leaves wither to scarlet and gold. The...

Peroni Nastro Azzurro hosted an exclusive cocktail party on the rooftop of Hotel Continentale in Florence for VIPs, media and style influencers during Pitti Uomo, Italy’s most prominent men’s street style,...

Celebrated nutritionist Lola Berry has teamed up with coffee mastermind Salvatore Malatesta of St Ali to open up Happy Place juice bar and cafe at South Melbourne market, with the goal of delivering a sense of...

This June Adelphi is changing up its happy hour – it’s inviting you to come down and paint the town red (literally) as its lobby transforms into a pop-up live art studio from June 14 to July 1. You...

Finding the perfect bed is sometimes hard than you think. With so many options available, how do you know what to look for and what is good? Needs can change in what you look for pending your life stage,...

TOKYO TINA'S RA-MEN MONTH THIS JUNE Windsor hot-spot Tokyo Tina commences its very first month of RA-MEN, featuring a different ramen special matched with a unique Japanese character (or RA-MAN)...

To celebrate the new friendship of Cadbury Diary Milk and OREO, a special survey was conducted to research Australian's emoji habits between friends and what it means for these relationships. Gone are the...

A few years ago I met a Sicilian girl who I lived with for a year. She was a true Italian in the sense of being super animated with her hands, passionate, expressive, warm and inviting but most of all she was...

Winter has officially arrived and one of Richmond's favourites The Ugly Duckling has revamped its repertoire of cocktails to warm up these cold nights. The bar’s new menu features an entire...

CAKE BAKE SHOW IN SYDNEY 3-5 JUNE Sticky fingers, sugar highs and defying gravity bakes will be just a few of the highlights at the acclaimed Cake Bake and Sweets Show. Returning to Sydney’s Olympic...

Sydney, Australia is awash with colour until 18 June 2016 as the annual Vivid Sydney festival brightens things up. Projecting colourful art on the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House...

    NutiBullet is making its mark this year by supporting life changing Breast Cancer research with a donation of $40,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To mark the occasion,...

It might only be Monday but the countdown to the weekend has already started and we've got the latest and greatest place for you to head to once the clock ticks over to the end of your...

Although we are approaching winter, it's important that we know that it's just as important to protect our eyes on a cold winter's day as much as those scorching sunny days as there are harmful UVA, UVB and...

Attention Sweet Lovers- Nectar and Stone Pops Up at Melba Restaurant at The Langham, Melbourne for just four nights only from Monday 23 May until Thursday 26 May. Over 320 000 loyal followers of Nectar and...

Kmart has launched their new Winter seasonal living collection bringing new designer living pieces for everyone. The carefully curated, locally designed collection of warm and textured winter living...

SALLY'S GARDEN PARTY AT SAIGON SALLY Image by Simon Shiff Saigon Sally's head chef Adrian Li will host his very first vegetarian dinner, showcasing his passion for creativity, produce and Asian-inspired...

Good Beer Week kicks off this Friday 13th of May celebrating all things Beer until Sunday 22nd of May. There are many events on but we've rounded up some highlights over the festival. HOTEL...

UNTZ UNTZ has hit Hawthorn bringing a new level of entertainment to Hawthorn.  Formerly known as Cheers to Melbourne’s Gen X’s and Y’s) is now complete with Stage Two being HOLY MOLY (Pub...

New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...

Not sure where to take your mum this Mother's Day? Here are some of our favourites that might help!   SAIGON SALLY This Mother's Day, Saigon Sally invites you to bring mum and the...

MR CLAWS POPS UP AT HUXTABLE With the recent closure of Huxtable, the venue is being used for a one day pop-up event on Saturday, 30 April. Mr Claws will be taking over the Huxtable kitchen, serving...

For the fourth time, the award winning Melbourne Dog Lovers Show returns to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May 2016. Building on last year’s record breaking...

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Madame Flavour has created something special by releasing her first ever range of gift teas. The two limited-edition custom blends, Beautiful Breakfast and Lady Grey...

Tutu du monde is such a wonderful brand – turning every little girl’s dream of being a ballerina! Tell us a bit about how you started the brand? Tutu du Monde began with my quest for a tutu for my own...

Feast of Merit takes its name from Naga culture in far North-eastern India.  There, when someone acquires wealth, they choose to hold a festival, a Feast of Merit.  The whole community including the poor and...

Sake Flinders Lane Opens this Friday   The latest addition to the famed Saké Restaurant & Bar family opens at 11am this Friday, 15 April and the launch weekend promises to be a blast....

Domain Chandon is synonymous with bubbles and a beautiful winery in the Yarra Valley. Whilst we enjoy the bottles at home or out, how often do we get a taste of the winery in the city? You can with the Chandon...

BARISTA-LESS CAFE HITS SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE TO GIVE EVERYONE FREE COFFEE Launching in Sydney and Melbourne, experience Australia’s first Barista-less Cafe where, although barista-quality coffee is...

GOOD BEER WEEK Brew lovers can celebrate their love at beer with the sixth annual Good beer Week, happening from May 13-22. The program is now live and features 270 events that will run across 150...

Australian artist and designer Cristina Re, has released her limited edition, High Tea Collection “To Paris with Love”, an ode to her one of her favourite cities in the world. The teacup and...

It might not be easy being green according to Kermit, but for the team behind one of our favourite speciality tea brands, Matcha Maiden, everything is green. The wonderful team behind the organic matcha green...

Situated in the heart of Melbourne, The Langham Hotel is well known for their decadent High Teas. Served in the quiet surroundings of the hotel’s Aria Bar and Lounge, this renowned pastry kitchen serves up...

There are day time places and there are night time places, then we have places like Mjr Tom, which effortlessly combines the two. Mjr Tom, whose name pays homage to David Bowie's fictional astronaut has been...

  Our favourite fish and chips business, Hunky Dory Fish and Chips are avid supports of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, but this year they’re stepping up their support by...

Easter is almost here and this year we're excited about the wonderful range of treats from one of our favourite chocolate makers, Cadbury. This year, Cadbury will again spread irrepressible joy...

To celebrate the arrival of Easter this year, Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar will be opening a pop-up shop filled with delicious take-home treats, perfect for sharing with family and friends this...

House of Home – Australia’s leading online destination for the best in furniture, homewares, building and renovating products is coming to life for an exclusive Pop Up event in Melbourne. From...

Chandon is igniting the spark at the 2016 Formula 1™ Rolex Australian Grand Prix, with the race marking the official launch of its partnership with the McLaren Honda Formula 1™ team. Led by British F1™...

The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch party, “Glamour On The Grid”  (formerly known as [email protected] at Crown) is taking trackside...

THE HOTEL WINDSOR AFTERNOON TEA EVENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA The Hotel Windsor's upcoming Afternoon Tea event is a collaboration with Alzheimer's Australia Vic and Australian icon Ita Buttrose AO...

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) has been kicking fashion goals this week with beautiful fashion on the runway. Off the runway, several of the sponsors of the Fashion Festival are...

Häagen-Dazs is coming to Australia, setting up house at Federation Square in Melbourne’s CBD for five weeks from Friday 11 March, 2016. Häagen-Dazs House will be the only place in Australia where...

  Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Adelaide Cup ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to being ambassador?  Thank you so much. I’m so...

Looking for a winning wine bar in Toorak? Look no further than the new 505 Wine Room located on the corner of Williams and Malvern Roads. A relaxed yet sophisticated space offering local and...

Melbourne based activewear label Talbot Avenue has launched their second season featuring model and influencer Brooke Hogan. The range utilises bold palettes with blocked colour ways and the garments have...